Bahasa Melayu
isteri
English
wife, consort
A wife is a married woman in relation to her husband.
استري
Examples
Contoh ayat
Isteri Pak Ahmad bekerja di sekolah berhampiran.
Pak Ahmad's wife works at a nearby school.
Dia menghargai isterinya yang selalu membantu keluarga.
He appreciates his wife, who always helps the family.
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What does “wife” mean in Malay?
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isteri
It refers to a married woman in relation to her husband.
Word family
Common derived forms
- beristeri
- to be married; to have a wife
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